I love reading this (and other) web board, especially the projects section, so thought it only appropriate to share our build with you all. After 2 years of getting into trouble with the little Subaru jet boat, we decided it was time to upgrade. Having made lots of phone calls(thanks Mike for the advice) and spent hours(days/weeks)surfing the web we finally setteled on a boat and set up;
4.1m Scottcraft with 12/13 deg dead rise
7.5" 2 stage Scott jet with trim nozzle (manual trim and reverse)
Nissan VQ35DE engine (out of a 2005 maxima)
- 265 hp @ 5800RPM
- 345 Nm @ 4400RPM
- Continuously variable valve timing
- Variable inlet manifold
- Electronically controlled everything
- All alloy construction
Mike at Harris marine is going to be installing the Jet unit, making the engine mounts, heat exchanger and other various bits and pieces. We are going to install the Link computer and (try) get the engine running, build the trailer and do all the finishing work on the boat. I will try and update you on this project as things progress and post lots of pictures.